Best Places to Kayak Near Mount Jackson, VA

30 public launch points within 50 miles of Mount Jackson, ranked by water conditions, access, and amenities.

30 nearby22 Rivers5 Creeks3 Lakes
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Top Picks Near Mount Jackson

Kayakers paddling through a cypress-lined Southern waterway with Spanish moss1

Bentonville Low Water Bridge

A top-rated river launch on Shenandoah River

RiverBeginner22 mi away
an aerial view of a lake surrounded by trees2

Warden Lake Water Management Area

Standout kayak fishing on Warden Lake

LakeBeginner25 mi away
Kayakers on a calm Southern lake lined with pine trees at dusk3

Rockcliff Lake

Calm, sheltered water that's ideal for beginners and paddle boarding

LakeBeginner13 mi away
a man surfing on a wave

Meems Bottom

Virginia · 4.5 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a waterfall with trees in the background

Chapman's

Virginia · 9.5 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a cypress-lined Southern waterway with Spanish moss

Massanutten

Virginia · 10.4 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a man surfing on a wave

Inskeep

Virginia · 11.0 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a waterfall with trees in the background

White House

Virginia · 11.4 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm Southern lake lined with pine trees at dusk

Rockcliff Lake

West Virginia · 13.5 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a large waterfall with a bunch of rocks in front of it

Newport

Virginia · 13.6 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a large body of water surrounded by trees

Fosters

Virginia · 13.7 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a man surfing on a wave

Alma

Virginia · 13.8 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a cypress-lined Southern waterway with Spanish moss

Kimsey Run Lake

West Virginia · 15.1 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a large waterfall with a bunch of rocks in front of it

Grove Hill

Virginia · 17.3 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a large body of water surrounded by trees

Bentonville

Virginia · 19.4 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm Southern lake lined with pine trees at dusk

Parker Hollow

West Virginia · 19.7 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a large waterfall with a bunch of rocks in front of it

Shenandoah Riverside

Virginia · 20.1 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a cypress-lined Southern waterway with Spanish moss

Deer Rapids

Virginia · 20.7 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a cypress-lined Southern waterway with Spanish moss

Bentonville Low Water Bridge

Virginia · 22.2 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a large waterfall with a bunch of rocks in front of it

Strasburg Landing

Virginia · 22.5 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
A bridge over a body of water with trees in the background

Wardensville

West Virginia · 22.9 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a river with trees on the side

Simpson's Landing

Virginia · 23.6 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a cypress-lined Southern waterway with Spanish moss

Camp Run Lake

West Virginia · 23.9 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a river running through a lush green forest

Karo

Virginia · 23.9 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a river with rocks and trees

Cold Spring Hollow

West Virginia · 24.9 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a person surfing in the sea

Elkton

Virginia · 24.9 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
an aerial view of a lake surrounded by trees

Warden Lake Water Management Area

West Virginia · 25.4 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a river running through a lush green forest

Fisher Bridge

West Virginia · 25.9 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a cypress-lined Southern waterway with Spanish moss

Catletts Ford Landing

Virginia · 26.7 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a winding road through a forest

South Mill Creek Lake

West Virginia · 27.0 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a river running through a lush green forest

Front Royal

Virginia · 27.1 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
A river running through a lush green forest

Welton Park - 2

West Virginia · 27.2 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a river with trees on the side

Welton Park

West Virginia · 27.2 mi

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Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Mount Jackson.

Quicksburg, VA4 miBasye, VA5 miEdinburg, VA7 miOrkney Springs, VA7 miNew Market, VA7 miTimberville, VA10 miWoodstock, VA12 miLost City, WV12 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Mount Jackson, VA?

Top picks near Mount Jackson include Bentonville Low Water Bridge, Warden Lake Water Management Area, Rockcliff Lake. In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on rivers, creeks, lakes.

What types of paddling can I do near Mount Jackson?

Near Mount Jackson you'll find opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up paddle boarding. Most locations offer beginner-friendly conditions with public boat ramp access.

Are there free kayak launches near Mount Jackson?

Yes! Most public boat ramps near Mount Jackson are free to use. Some state parks and recreation areas may charge a small parking or entrance fee.